Trinity Grade 3 Music Theory
Welcome to the Trinity Grade 3 Music Theory start page! Trinity Grade 3 Syllabus Rhythm Pitch
Trinity Grade 2 Music Theory
Welcome to the Trinity Grade 2 Music Theory start page! Trinity Grade 2 Syllabus Rhythm Pitch
Identifying the Key
Identifying the Key The key signature at the start of a piece of music represents one major key, and one minor key. In sharp major keys, the sharp written furthest …
Grade 1 Music Theory Test (ABRSM)
Test your skills and knowledge of Grade One Music Theory with this free online practice test! The questions are based on the ABRSM syllabus and cover: The test will …
Harmonic Analysis
Harmonic Analysis with Decoration When we analyse chromatic music, we need to begin by separating the layers of music (bass, melody and any middle parts), to work out a functional …
Harmonic Rhythm
Harmonic Rhythm Harmonic rhythm is the rhythm created by each chord change. The harmony might change with each bar, twice a bar, with each beat, or perhaps every two bars …
Inverted Cadences
Inverted Cadences Standard cadences use root position chords, but sometimes cadences with first inversion chords can be used. These are known as inverted cadences. Inverted cadences are unlikely to appear …
False (Cross) Relations
False (Cross) Relations A false (or cross) relation occurs when a note is placed in close time proximity to a chromatically altered version of itself, in another part. For example, …
Identifying Prevailing Key
Identifying the Prevailing Key To work out the prevailing key at any point in a piece of music, remember that chords generally belong to one of three types: These 2 …
Distant Modulation
Distant Modulation During the Baroque and early Classical periods most modulations would be to the dominant, subdominant or relative key. Modulation to these “close” keys is relatively straightforward, because two …